Canadian Blood Services

Canadian Blood Services apologizes to LGBTQ2 communities for previous donation policy

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Descrease article font size Increase article font size It’s being called a landmark apology by advocates after Canadian Blood Services acknowledged a previous policy it had in place was discriminatory and homophobic. The old criteria prevented all sexually active men who have sex with men, and some trans people, from donating blood and plasma. It … Read more

Canadian Blood Services seeks 30,000 donors amid holidays: ‘It saves lives’ – National

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As Canadians immerse themselves in the whirlwind of holiday festivities, Canadian Blood Services (CBS) faces a pressing challenge. Despite the hustle and bustle of the season, the critical demand for blood and plasma donations persists. In the upcoming weeks, CBS said it needs 30,000 blood donors to make sure hospitals are stocked with blood, which … Read more